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• CPSC recalls blow-up pool slide after woman's death

  Thu May 10, 2012
  • Don't see that they could not find the designer in the story.

• Strong online support for Obama's same-sex marriage stance; election impact disputed

  Thu May 10, 2012
  • Just a couple of thoughts. The decision by Obama to come out for gay marriage was purely to keep the money tap open toward his re-election. The gay votes aren't nearly as plentiful, or as important, as the money.

• CPSC recalls blow-up pool slide after woman's death

  Thu May 10, 2012
  • As usual, another "half of the story" article by the media.

• America's tallest man finally gets some (very large) custom shoes

  Thu May 3, 2012
  • When I was a kid in the 50's my local cobbler shop [yes, shoes got fixed then, not just tossed] had some photos in the window of a guy, also from the Ukraine I think, who was about 7 or 8' tall [I lean toward the 8' figure], and they had pictures [and maybe a prototype, not sure on that now] of his …

• Expert: Inadequate guardrails on Bronx overpass where seven died

  Tue May 1, 2012
  • Blueridge Parkway, Tail of the Dragon, Hwy 1 in California, I could name a hundred more roads that require attention, speed control, and caution by the driver.

• After dismal Iowa showing, Bachmann suspends campaign

  Wed Jan 4, 2012
  • Too bad. She was clearly the best looking candidate, and "gloss" sells in America. Look at the last guy who got in. He never worked a 8-5 job in his life, but got to the WH with a nice smile and a bunch of meaningless buzz words. What a country.

• Romney edges past Santorum in Iowa caucuses photo finish

  Tue Jan 3, 2012
  • I vote Independent. But if the GOP allows a bunch of farmers in a state with few electoral votes to determine who won't be a candidate come Nov., then they deserve to lose. An absurd process; and those that fold now are truly losers. Ron Paul? Santorum? True candidates? Give me a break.

• What does rising inequality suggest about the American dream?

  Wed Nov 16, 2011
  • I woke up one day a little while ago to find out I wasn't even in the middle class now [$250K a year=middle class]. $200K a year just doesn't cut it anymore. I am depressed.

• Were the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan worth it?

  Wed Oct 5, 2011
  • Should have stayed out of both, oh, and also should have left Europe alone in the 40's because Hitler, like Saddam and his ilk, were not a danger to us, and would have left us alone if we minded our own business. We lost 8K on the beaches of Normandy.

• One-in-three vets say Iraq, Afghan wars were not worth it

  Wed Oct 5, 2011
  • Been affiliated with the Army, AD, Reserve, DA Civilian since 1964, and never once during all those years of service, up to today, have I or anyone I know ever received a questionnaire of the type suggested here.